MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,863 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
general corrosion to uderside of vehicle all surface
heavily modified for off road use
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
off side and near side rear sills corroded
Side steps corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre has uneven wear
speedo inop
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R397 WVX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R397 WVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R397 WVX registered?
R397 WVX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R397 WVX safe to buy?
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